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Compare before you book
The lowest rate isn’t always on the same site.
Rates for the same room shift by site and by season, so I check all three before booking — these are the platforms I use myself.
The three booking sites I actually use
Where I start
Booking.com
Best for
Selection
The widest choice of hotels and guesthouses, usually with free cancellation.
Expedia
Best for
Bundling
Add a flight or car to a hotel and the package price often drops.
Trip.com
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Asia-Pacific
Frequently the lowest rates for stays across Asia and the Pacific.
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Stays worth booking
The boutique hotels and homestays I’d book through the same three sites.
Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok Review: Is This Luxury Riverside Hotel Worth It?
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Reid’s Palace Madeira Review: Is This Luxury Hotel Worth It?
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MayamYay Chiang Dao Riverside Homestay – Nomad Stays
Chiang Dao
Dara Dao Boutique Hotel in Chiang Dao, Thailand – Nomad Stays
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